Acer grandidentatum (Bigtooth Maple)

The Acer grandidentatum, commonly known as the Bigtooth Maple, is a deciduous tree native to the western United States. It is closely related to the sugar maple, leading to its alternate common name, the western sugar maple. It grows lush, dark green foliage that turns to a mix of yellow, orange, and red in fall. Its name 'grandidentatum' refers to its big, tooth-like leaves.